Kyle Walker says living out his World Cup dreams with England has blown everything else he has achieved in career out of the water – and the defender is desperate to keep the party going back home.

After ending his first season at Manchester City with the Premier League title, the 28-year-old is in Russia already ahead as Gareth Southgate’s men prepare for a mouth-watering quarter-final against Sweden.

Walker cannot wait for Saturday’s clash in Samara as he continues to live out “every little boy’s dream” with England.

Kyle Walker says he is living his dream (PA)

“First and foremost, it has been a fantastic year for me personally, to achieve the things I have achieved – but this is the top thing that I want,” he said.

“Obviously the Premier League is done now and I’ve ticked that off, but to do something for your country and for your nation I think blows everything out of the water.

“Obviously you work all season with your club to get sat in this seat, but to represent your country I think there’s nothing better.

“Seeing the reaction from the people at home and stuff like that – shops are closing in Sheffield to go and watch the game! It’s crazy.

“You half want to be there to join in with the atmosphere but I am glad I am sat here and hopefully we can continue having a few more parties, eh?”

Walker says he never thought he would play for local team Sheffield United, never mind step out at a World Cup.

The defender’s only previous major tournament experience came at Euro 2016, which ended in a humiliating defeat to Iceland that was at the back of his mind as they dug deep to see off Colombia.

“I think it just shows what we’re like off the field,” Walker told the Lions’ Den. “I think the transmits onto the field and what we’ve achieved.